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Explore French Polynesia on board M / s Paul Gauguin
The South Pacific sailing Paul Gauguin is a cruise ship that is among the fleet of ships owned and managed by Regent Seven Seas Cruises. The mid sized ship was built with the intention of sailing Tahiti and French Polynesian itineraries, and is one of the highest rated in luxury among ships sailing this region. An elegant ship, with an eye for class and refinement, the experience on board is unparalleled with a feel reminiscent of a by gone era, and the upper echelon of cruise goers love the ship because of the eye to individual comfort, and attention to specific details. The ship has a comparatively small capacity, which aims at eradicating the impersonally large ambience most cruise ships nowadays have. The cruise ship was named after the painter Paul Gauguin, who was a good friend of Vincent [...]
Carnival Ecstasy, A totally Fun experience
Carnival Cruise Line is the flagship line that is a subsidiary of the Carnival Corporation, and this is the biggest cruise line in the world, and leads the pack in popularity as well as in the size of the fleet. The Carnival Cruise Lines were established in 1972, and has a large number of satisfied customers world wide, and the many repeat customers that the cruise line gets is evidence of the immense popularity that the line enjoys. The cruise line carries more than 2.5 million annual passengers. The key factor and the target is on cruise vacations that are affordable, and these cruises have a fun tag to them, that is part of the appeal the cruise line has with its passengers. There is a large number of themed cruises, that embrace a wide variety of themes, from rock bands to a multitude of [...]
Kapitan Khlebnikov – Antarctic and Arctic Expeditions
The Kapitan Khlebnikov is a polar class icebreaker which is used as a cruise liner that offers excursions to the poles. The vessel is owned and operated by the Quark Expeditions. Kapitan Khlebnikov is chartered for scientific missions, oil mining and other resource industries and adventure cruises to the Arctic and Antarctic regions. The icebreaker is a perfect combination of raw power, technology and comfort, and was originally intended to traverse the Siberian regions, and is suitably well built. Manned by a team of crew extremely experienced and having a wide knowledge of the poles, The Khlebnikov also has an expedition staff which comprises of an expedition leader, several naturalists and lecturers who specialize in this area. The Kapitan Khlebnikov is maneuvered from both the main bridge [...]
Cruising the Russian Rivers of Volga Nevi, Svir
The nation of Russia has had a long association with its numerous rivers. River travel has been a central feature of the Russian people. The greatest of the Russian Cities have their foundation closely connected with the rivers, and most of them are located at the banks of a river. Moscow is located at the point at which the Rivers Moskva and the Neglina, St Peters burg and Novgorod are on the Volhov. Nizhniy Novgorod, Yaroslavl, Uglich and Kostroma are located at the banks of the Volga. The Volga is the considered the greatest Russian River. At approximately 3, 700 kilometers ( 2, 300 ) miles, it is Europe’s longest River, and it is possible to navigate the entire length of the Volga. Volga influenced the foundation of several settlements and their development. The Volga was used as a trade [...]
Carnival Inspiration – quite a carnival
Carnival Inspiration is a Cruise ship part of the Carnival Cruise Lines’ fleet. Inspiration is part of the ‘Fantasy’ class of ships in the Carnival Lines. Carnival Cruise Lines have the biggest fleet in the world, and are famous for their short term and more affordable cruises. “The Fun Ship” experience that the Carnival Cruise Line is known for, is again true for Carnival Inspiration, and a journey on board the Carnival Inspiration proves that cruising is not as staid and for fuddy-duddies as it was seen before. These ships have a lot of options aboard that will keep you entertained throughout your journey. Such a wide variety of things to do is rarely found in most cruise ships. Carnival Inspiration guarantees an experience that can be best described as a ton of fun. Carnival Inspiration A [...]
The Oberoi Vrinda – Kerala’s backwaters
Lovingly referred to by many as “God’s own country”, Kerala, India is one of the most beautiful places on earth, and it has immense wealth in the form of backwaters that occupy a large area in the state. A cruise through the Kerala backwaters is an experience comparable to no other. Even for people who have had the chance to experience a river cruise before, cruising through the heavenly waters enjoying the exquisite landscape, is a really enchanting tour. A trip through the backwaters is an excellent way of getting to know and really experience this heaven on earth . . . The Oberoi Vrinda cruise takes you on a 4 day journey through the magical backwaters of Kerala. It ambles through the canals, and the various lakes. Although the trip would be worth it even if it was on a catamaran, [...]
M S Artemis
M S Artemis, formerly known as Royal Princess is a cruise ship part of the fleet of P & O Cruises. She was transferred to P & O Cruises in June 2005 from Princess Cruises. On entering into service with the P & O Cruises company, she was renamed Artemis, after the Greek Goddess by Prunella Scales. She is the smallest ship among the seven ships part of the fleet at P & O. Although she has been sold to Artania Shipping for an unknown amount in 2009, M S Artemis will be sailing as part of P & O Cruises fleet till 2011. M S Artemis is captained by Sarah Breton, who is only the second woman to take charge of a major cruise liner. She took charge in 2010. Construction and History M S Artemis was built Wärtsilä at the Helsinki New Shipyard in Helsinki, Finland in 1984. Inauguration [...]
Celebrity Eclipse
Celebrity Eclipse is part of the fleet of Celebrity Cruises, which is a subsidiary cruise line owned by the Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Celebrity Eclipse is the most recent (the third) addition to the Solstice Class of cruise ships, which are considered by many to be the most environment friendly ships in the world. The keel of the ship was laid on 23rd January 2009. She floated in her dry – dock in 28th February 2010. It was christened in 24th April by Emma Pontin, legendary yachtswoman and was inaugurated in April 29, 2010. The third Solstice class ship is as environment friendly as its sisters; Celebrity Solstice and Celebrity Equinox. A photo voltaic system, a hull design that is optimized to perfection, energy saving LED lighting systems and extra efficiency hull coatings optimize [...]